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Nonprofit Underwriting Specialist

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Selby Jennings
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-09-17
Job specializations:
  • Insurance
    Underwriter, Insurance Risk / Loss Control, Insurance Analyst, Risk Manager/Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

A well-established insurance organization is seeking an experienced underwriter to join a specialized team focused on serving nonprofit and human service organizations. This position offers the opportunity to work with mission-driven insureds while managing a diverse portfolio of complex risks.

Nonprofit Underwriting Specialist

A well-established insurance organization is seeking an experienced underwriter to join a specialized team focused on serving nonprofit and human service organizations. This position offers the opportunity to work with mission-driven insureds while managing a diverse portfolio of complex risks.

This is a fully remote position; however, applicants must be located in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Colorado, Oregon, or Washington.

The ideal candidate will have experience evaluating nonprofit, social service, educational, community-based, or public-focused organizations and enjoy building long-term partnerships with agency partners.

Responsibilities
  • Underwrite new and renewal business within a specialized nonprofit portfolio
  • Analyze exposures, financials, loss history, operations, and risk characteristics to make sound underwriting decisions
  • Develop pricing, terms, and coverage structures that support profitable growth
  • Manage a book of business while maintaining strong retention and underwriting performance
  • Partner closely with agents and brokers to identify opportunities and provide responsive service
  • Collaborate with internal teams including risk control, claims, and underwriting operations
  • Monitor market conditions and emerging risks impacting nonprofit organizations
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with distribution partners and key stakeholders
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of commercial underwriting experience
  • Experience underwriting nonprofit, human services, social services, educational institutions, municipalities, religious organizations, community organizations, or other mission-focused entities preferred
  • Strong knowledge of coverages including General Liability, Property, Auto, Workers Compensation, Umbrella, Professional Liability, and related commercial lines products
  • Ability to evaluate complex risks and make independent underwriting decisions
  • Excellent relationship management and communication skills
  • CPCU or other industry designations are a plus
What You'll Find
  • Fully remote work environment
  • Collaborative underwriting team
  • Opportunity to work within a specialized and relationship-driven market segment
  • Competitive compensation and bonus potential
  • Strong long-term growth opportunities
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